2023-02-23 12:07:31 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1967-daimler-250-v8-saloon-gzRJOg

Seller's description:

1967 Daimler 250 V8 Saloon Manual

Colour Blue

Odometer 11,089 Miles

Engine size 2458

Seller Type Private

Town Dublin

Location International

Country Ireland

Exceptional condition

Comprehensive history

Rare manual gearbox with overdrive

First registered in 1967

Purchased by an American military person whilst stationed in the UK and exported with him home to Austin Texas in 1981 with a mileage of 37,000

Remained in the dry state of Texas until 1998

Purchased by a Jaguar enthusiast and re-imported into the UK

Import and export documents present

1998-2000 the car underwent a full nut and bolt restoration with full photographic documentation and file of receipts

Odometer was reset at 59,600 miles and now reads 11,089

Purchased by the current vendor in 2006, since which time it has been used very sparingly and was displayed and stored in a larger collection

MOT and Road Tax exempt

Many receipts for servicing and works through the years

Original toolkit, spare wheel and jack

Owner’s manuals and books

2 keys

Only acquired by the current vendor in 2006, the car is in exceptional condition throughout and is only being offered up for auction due to the need to reduce the size of the collection.

The comprehensive history file and photographs that accompany the car details the extent of the full restoration in 1998 and the car has been mainly dry stored since with no exposure to the elements.

The Interior

Light Grey Connelly hide interior with contrasting blue carpets

Interior shows only the smallest signs of wear and tear throughout the cabin but is in overall very good condition

Push button starter

Deep leather seats

Front and rear armrests

Heated rear window

Updated audio system 

No cracks to dashboard

Interior wood trim in very good condition throughout

All gauges and dials work

Headlining in good condition with no sagging

Door cards all good

Carpets in good condition 

All electrics and functions are reported to be working correctly

There’s plenty of wood trim and quality leather used in the Daimler cabin and the leather seats are still deep and luxurious to sit in.

The carpets are deep pile and still good with the dashboard, door-cards and headlining are all clean and without any damage, and the whole interior reflects luxurious cars from that era extremely well. 

The Exterior 

Opalescent Blue paintwork in excellent condition

Original wheels and hub caps are all very clean and all wear good usable tyres

Few small scratches and marks in the paintwork to be found

Badges and external trim all present with pretty good chrome in some instances showing some very light surface pitting

Clean engine bay 

Underneath appears good, clean and solid

Lights all work and are free from any cracks or damage

Clean and dry boot area containing the correct spare wheel, original toolkit and jack

The car presents extremely well with hardly a mark on its bodywork and paint with no sign of any untoward corrosion or imperfections.

The Mechanics

2.5 litre V8 engine

4-speed manual transmission with overdrive

Stainless Steel exhaust

Oil cooler fitted

Always garaged

The vendor advises that the car is in excellent mechanical shape, starting and driving very well with no major issues to report or advise, except for the car needing a new brake master cylinder, which will be supplied with the car.

Boasting a comprehensive history detailing the extensive restoration carried out to the car between 1998 and 2000 this is a car presented in excellent mechanical condition that is literally ready to be driven away and enjoyed.